Arizona Flood Alert

At 718 PM MST, The river gauge on the Agua Fria River at Kelton Ranch east of Cordes Lakes has been slowly falling after rising around 4 feet earlier this evening. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain fell earlier north and east of Cordes Lakes, but heavy rain has moved south of the area at this time. Flash flooding is ongoing along the Agua Fria River. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...River gauge reported. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, normally dry washes, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Agua Fria National Monument. This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Silver Creek, South Prong Sycamore Creek, Agua Fria River, Badger Spring Wash, Antelope Creek, Dry Creek, Big Bug Creek, Indian Creek, Sycamore Creek, Bishop Creek, Little Sycamore Creek and Tank Creek.

At 559 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles southeast of Salome, or 32 miles west of Tonopah, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of east central La Paz and Maricopa Counties. This includes AZ Interstate 10 between mile markers 57 and 76.

FFWFGZ The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Yavapai County in west central Arizona... * Until 745 PM MST. * At 553 PM MST, a river gauge on the Agua Fria River at Kelton Ranch east of Cordes Junction reported a rapid rise of 4 feet from thunderstorms producing heavy rain earlier across the warned area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing through the Agua Fria River, and will continue southward over the next few hours. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...River gauge reported. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, normally dry washes, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Agua Fria National Monument. This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Silver Creek, South Prong Sycamore Creek, Agua Fria River, Badger Spring Wash, Antelope Creek, Dry Creek, Big Bug Creek, Indian Creek, Sycamore Creek, Bishop Creek, Little Sycamore Creek and Tank Creek.

* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall along and near Arivaca Road west of Interstate-19 is expected. * WHERE...Southeastern Pima County in southeastern Arizona... North Central Santa Cruz County in southeastern Arizona... * WHEN...Until 630 PM MST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in roadway dips and other low-lying and poor drainage areas along Arivaca Road to the west of Interstate-19. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 431 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated between 0.75 and 1.25 inches of heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause small stream flooding, especially along Papalote and Sopori Washes. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Amado and Arivaca Junction. - This includes Interstate 19 between mile markers 28 and 32. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

At 434 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms decreasing in coverage over the warned area, mainly east of Cordes Junction. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen since 230 PM over the Agua Fria basin north of Cordes. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.50 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, normally dry washes, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Cordes Lakes, Agua Fria National Monument and Arcosanti. This includes Interstate 17 between mile markers 264 and 273. This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Agua Fria River, Osborne Spring Wash, Little Ash Creek, Yarber Wash, Dry Creek, Big Bug Creek, Ash Creek, Indian Creek, Sycamore Creek and Brushy Wash.

At 409 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles south of Green Valley or near Arivaca Junction, moving northeast at 10 mph. Although this storm continues to weaken, wind gusts to 60 mph are still possible. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Green Valley, Amado and Arivaca Junction. This includes Interstate 19 between mile markers 25 and 41.

FFWFGZ The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Yavapai County in west central Arizona... * Until 600 PM MST. * At 306 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area, including Interstate 17 just north of Cordes Junction. Between 1 and 2.25 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, normally dry washes, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Cordes Lakes, Agua Fria National Monument and Arcosanti. This includes Interstate 17 between mile markers 264 and 273. This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Agua Fria River, Osborne Spring Wash, Little Ash Creek, Yarber Wash, Dry Creek, Big Bug Creek, Ash Creek, Indian Creek, Sycamore Creek and Brushy Wash.

FFWFGZ The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... The Supai and Havasu Creek in... Coconino County in north central Arizona...This includes the Colorado River between river miles 156 and 158. * Until 500 PM MST. * At 254 PM MST, local law enforcement reported flash flooding over the Havasu Creek basin. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain earlier today is producing flash flooding in and around the Supai and Havasu Creek. SOURCE...Law enforcement reported. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the Supai and Havasu Creek. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Little Navajo Falls, Mooney Falls, Beaver Falls, Hualapai Hilltop, Supai and Havasupai Reservation. This includes the Colorado River between river miles 156 and 158. This includes the following swimming holes... All swimming holes on Havasu Creek near Supai. This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Little Coyote Canyon, Sinyella Canyon, Colorado River, Heather Wash, Havasu Creek, Black Tank Wash and Pasture Wash.

At 237 PM MST /337 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Clear Creek Reservoir, or 5 miles southeast of Winslow, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Winslow, Clear Creek Reservoir, Hibbard, Bushman Acres, Homolovi Ruins State Park, Winslow-Lindbergh Regional Airport, Manila, McHood Park, Northland Pioneer College, Winslow City Park, Sacred Heart Park, Standin' on the Corner Park, Coopertown Park and Jackrabbit. This includes the following highways... Interstate 40 between mile markers 252 and 272. Business Interstate 40 between mile markers 252 and 257. State Route 99 between mile markers 34 and 42. State Route 87 between mile markers 338 and 352. This includes the following recreation areas and campgrounds... Homolovi State Park Campground, McHood Park, Standin on the Corner Park, Sacred Heart Park and Winslow City Park. This includes the following swimming holes... Clear Creek Reservoir.

At 136 PM MST, local law enforcement reported flash flooding over the Havasu Creek basin including a 6 foot rise of Havasu Creek in Supai village. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing flash flooding in and around the Supai and Havasu Creek. SOURCE...Law enforcement reported. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the Supai and Havasu Creek. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Little Navajo Falls, Mooney Falls, Beaver Falls, Hualapai Hilltop, Supai and Havasupai Reservation. This includes the Colorado River between river miles 156 and 158. This includes the following swimming holes... All swimming holes on Havasu Creek near Supai. This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Heather Wash, Havasu Creek, Little Coyote Canyon, Colorado River, Pasture Wash, Sinyella Canyon and Black Tank Wash.

At 1246 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Fossil Creek Day Use Area, or 14 miles southeast of Camp Verde, moving east at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... The Toilet Bowl, Fossil Creek Waterfall, Indian Maiden Falls, Fossil Creek Day Use Area, Hanging Garden, Bullpen Day Use Area, Strawberry, Fossil Springs Wilderness and West Clear Creek Wilderness. This includes the following highways... State Route 260 between mile markers 232 and 245. State Route 87 between mile markers 273 and 274. This includes the following swimming holes... All swimming holes and waterfalls on Fossil Creek, Bull Pen Day Use Area, Fossil Creek Dam "The Toilet Bowl" and Indian Maiden Falls.

FFWFGZ The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Supai and Havasu Creek in... Coconino County in north central Arizona...This includes the Colorado River between river miles 156 and 158. * Until 300 PM MST. * At 1154 AM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain over Havasu Creek, especially south of Supai. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding in and around Supai and Havasu Creek. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around Supai and Havasu Creek. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Little Navajo Falls, Mooney Falls, Beaver Falls, Hualapai Hilltop and Supai. This includes the Colorado River between river miles 156 and 158. This includes the following swimming holes... All swimming holes on Havasu Creek near Supai. This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Sinyella Canyon, Heather Wash, Black Tank Wash, Pasture Wash, Havasu Creek, Colorado River and Little Coyote Canyon.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Yavapai County in west central Arizona... * WHEN...Until 200 PM MST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in creeks and normally dry washes is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1105 AM MST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Agua Fria River, Coyote Wash, Racetrack Wash, Yarber Wash, Chaparral Gulch, Ash Creek, Cienega Creek, Lynx Creek, Big Bug Creek, Brushy Wash, Cherry Creek, Oak Wash, Osborne Spring Wash, Little Hackberry Wash and Hackberry Wash. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Prescott Valley, Dewey-Humboldt and Mountainview Park. - This includes the following highways... State Route 69 between mile markers 279 and 286. Interstate 17 between mile markers 265 and 266. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions expected below 4000 feet, with daytime temperatures ranging from 101 degrees at Havasupai Gardens, to 110 degrees at Phantom Ranch. * WHERE...Lower elevations of the Grand Canyon. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Most individuals will be at risk for heat-related illnesses without effective cooling or adequate hydration, especially with prolonged outdoor exposure.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Black Mesa, Chuska Mountains, and Defiance Plateau, Little Colorado River Valley, Painted Desert, Chinle Valley, and Western Mogollon Rim. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could snap resulting in a few power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Black Mesa, Chuska Mountains, and Defiance Plateau, Little Colorado River Valley, Painted Desert, Chinle Valley, and Western Mogollon Rim. * WHEN...From 11 AM MST /noon MDT/ this morning to 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could snap resulting in a few power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHWESTERN ARIZONA THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * TIMING...Until 9 PM PDT / MST this evening. * WIND...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * HUMIDITY...5 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHWESTERN ARIZONA THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * TIMING...Until 11 PM PDT / MST this evening, and then again from 10 AM PDT / MST Monday through 9 PM PDT / MST Tuesday. * WIND...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * HUMIDITY...5 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 35 to 45 mph and relative humidity 8 to 15 percent. Winds will decrease to 5 to 15 mph for a period Monday night before increasing again Tuesday morning. * WHERE...Kaibab Plateau, Marble and Glen Canyons, Grand Canyon Country, Coconino Plateau, Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward, Chinle Valley, Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau, Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County, Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County, Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County, Western Mogollon Rim, Eastern Mogollon Rim, White Mountains, Black Mesa Area, and Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264. This includes portions of the Apache-Sitgreaves, Coconino, and Kaibab national forests. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Rapid spread and growth of any new or existing fires. Fires will have the potential to exhibit extreme fire behavior. Elevated potential for new fire starts.

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHERN NEVADA INTO NORTHWESTERN ARIZONA THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * TIMING...Until 11 PM PDT / MST this evening, and then again from 10 AM PDT / MST Monday through 9 PM PDT / MST Tuesday. * WIND...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * HUMIDITY...5 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.